Eisenkot Gets Mandate To Form Israel Government, Netanyahu Fights For Survival
AI summary
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government after he secured 67 lawmaker recommendations, surpassing Benjamin Netanyahu's 46. Eisenkot now has 28 days to build a coalition and potentially end Netanyahu's long tenure as prime minister.
Key takeaways
- Gadi Eisenkot received 67 recommendations to form a government, exceeding Netanyahu's 46.
- Eisenkot has 28 days to build a viable coalition before the mandate expires.
- Arab-led parties recommended Eisenkot but may refuse to join the government directly.
- Netanyahu continues to push for a national unity government and opposes Arab party inclusion.
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